2023-07-02 13:20:07
Putin, Khameini and Raisi (Photo: Office of Iran’s Supreme Leader)
To reduce its international isolation, Iran is preparing to join Shanghai Cooperation Organization (OCS), a regional alliance that counts China and Russia among its members. The head of Russian diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov, confirmed this information on June 30, specifying that Iran’s full membership would be formalized at the next meeting of the SCO Heads of State Committee on July 4. Iran, by turning to the SCO, seeks to strengthen its ties with China and Russia and ease its tensions with Western countries.
Iran and Russia have a longstanding relationship in terms of weapons. This link was strengthened with the signing of an agreement for an international trade link between the two countries, thus demonstrating their desire for collaboration. Iran’s membership of the SCO therefore represents an additional step in the strengthening of strategic and economic ties with Russia.
However, this alliance comes in a context of tense relations between Iran and the United States. Despite Iran’s efforts to ease these tensions, the country remains under threat from US sanctions, which have affected its economy. Therefore, the alliance with Russia and China might be an alternative for Iran to overcome the economic challenges it faces.
Iran also plans to join other international organizations without Western members, including BRICS, which includes South Africa, Brazil, China, India and Russia.. These movements are part of an overall Iranian strategy aimed at strengthening its international relations and countering the effects of Western sanctions. In summary, Iran’s formal membership in the SCO marks a strategic turning point in its foreign policy, with potentially significant implications for the global geopolitical balance.
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